What to look for
- Progressively stronger rapids
- Rangitikei canyon scenery
Before you visit
Minimum age is 13; discuss fitness and equipment fit before booking. Departures depend on river levels and a minimum number of paying participants.
Admission & booking
The guided rafting trip is charged; confirm selected-trip equipment, meeting-point transport and cancellation inclusions.
Check current admission (new tab)Getting there
Follow River Valley signs from Taihape to Mangahoata Road; the final approach to the lodge includes gravel.
Find on map (new tab)Timing & conditions
Departure patterns differ by season and river level; confirm the exact briefing before committing to the rural drive.